OCULUS – WHO IS IN THE MIRROR?
A much anticipated Horror Film across the globe starring Katee Sackhoff
& Karen Gillian; Oculus is set for an Indian Release on the 11th
of April and is distributed by PVR Pictures
From
the makers of Paranormal Activity & Insidious comes ‘Oculus’ - an upcoming American Horror Film starring Karen Gillian
(Guardians of The Galaxy & Dr. Who) and Katee Sackhoff (Riddick &
Battle Star Gallectica) in crucial roles, that explores the story of a haunted
mirror possessed with a supernatural phenomenon, having killed over 45 People
in its 4 generations of existence.
The
underlying theme of a brother – sister relationship the film unfolds with Marie
Russell (Katie Gillian) trying to exonerate her brother, who was convicted
of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by
a supernatural phenomenon. Directed & Written by Mike Flanagan
(Absentia) the film is based on a short-film also directed by Mike called Oculus:
Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan (2006).
The
film which opened at the Toronto Film Festival earlier in 2013 has got raving
reviews from the critics with a 100% anticipation aggregate on Rotten Tomatoes
and a 7.6 rating on IMDB. It is one of the most anticipated releases of the
coming month, and has managed to build a curiosity amongst the viewers with its
rather stunning and intriguing trailer. Pitted as an intelligent horror film,
Oculus guarantees endless chills down your spine, breath-taking visual effects
and an exciting storyline.
Having
an appetite to consume this genre of Horror that immensely scares you yet keeps
you watching; Oculus taking on the success of previous Hollywood film in the
genre is steadily picking up a strong buzz in India and will hit screens
alongside the worldwide release on the 11th of April. The film also
stars Brenton Thwaites and James Lafferty in integral roles.
The
one thing the film does promise is, you might never be able to look into a
mirror the same way again.
